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Y746 UOK

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,062 mi
Last recorded146,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 UOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 146,062 miles

Corrosion around tow hook

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All perished no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 145,983 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded light corrosion ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to rear of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 145,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded light corrosion ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to rear of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 145,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,638 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 145,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 145,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 144,929 miles

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 143,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Towing eye damaged

bolt missing from exhaust

rear disks heavily corroded

slight oil leak rear diff

slight play osf wheel bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 143,543 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Damage to rear towing eye

Engine missfire management light on

Exhaust system missing bolt from center section

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear disks heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak engine

oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Oct 2011 130,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 130,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 114,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,045 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 102,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre has slightdamadge but servicable

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2008 88,477 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 88,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,707 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,346 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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Y746 UOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y746 UOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y746 UOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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